When Kurt Beecher Dammeier, owner of Beecher's Handmade Cheese, opened his first location at Seattle's Pike's Place in 2003, he was in good company. Kurt and cheesemaker Brad Sinko have created a line of artisan cheese products that has developed a long, loyal, and vocal following. Pictured above is Beecher's "Flagship" semi-soft handmade artisan cheese. Such is the following for handmade "Flagship" (aged 15 months) and other Beecher's products that they've won numerous awards from the American Cheese Society, World Cheese Awards, American Cheese Maker Awards, and several others. Also, Beecher's products have been featured in a variety of media, including The Nate Berkus Show. Online site www.whomyouknow.com says, "Beecher's Flagship cheese literally blew me away from the very first bite!"

What we liked: This item found us through a business associate and friend who raved about the Beecher's Flagship Cheese that he and his family purchased on a trip to Seattle, WA. Planning to bring some home, he was dismayed to discover that his family had eaten their entire purchase in their hotel room. Comments from our taste panel included "sharp and savory but smooth", "soft consistency but full of flavor", "starts out crumbly, then turns into a creamy texture in your mouth", "unforgettably aged", "sharp taste", "great by itself but also with apples, crackers and more", and "let's get some more!".

Did you know?(from company website) It takes 10 lbs of milk to make 1 lb of cheese!

Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes. Free of artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, and preservatives. From cows not treated with rBST (recombinant bovine growth hormones).Availability: Products can be found at numerous grocery, gourmet, and specialty food stores in at least 18 states. In addition, products can be purchased at the company's Seattle's Pike's Place and New York's Flat Iron District.Information:www.beechershandnadecheese.com or 1.877.907.1644

I love this Beecher's Flagship Cheese! I made a mac-n-cheese with it, and it was sooooooooooooo addicting! :)

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Cooking Mama

5/21/2012 02:21:52 pm

I've seen the line of people at Pikes Place in Seattle, and it's worth the wait. It's a staple in our hous and I haven't found a more satisfying chees yet (for cooking or just eating). It's our families favorite!

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